Enhanced acceleration in a self-modulated-laser wake-field accelerator

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.48.2157· OSTI ID:5523943

Krall, J; Ting, A; Esarey, E; Sprangle, P ^[1]

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1. Beam Physics Branch, Plasma Physics Division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375-5346 (United States)

An alternative configuration of the laser wake-field accelerator is proposed in which enhanced acceleration is achieved via resonant self-modulation of the laser pulse. This requires laser power in excess of the critical power for relativistic guiding and a plasma wavelength short compared to the laser pulse length. Relativistic and density wake effects strongly modulate the laser pulse at the plasma wavelength, resonantly exciting the plasma wave and leading to enhanced acceleration.

• OSTI ID: 5523943
• Journal Information: Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics; (United States) Vol. 48:3; ISSN 1063-651X; ISSN PLEEE8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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